Democratic Party Revolt, Republican Hypocrites, Green Report

Published time: 9 Dec, 2010 02:00 Edited time: 10 Dec, 2010 10:05

­There's a full-on revolt in the Democratic Party following Obama's tax-cut deal with Republicans. Thom talks to Ari Berman and John Lott about what the deal could mean for American families. Then, some Republicans who vocally opposed the health care reform bill have also requested funding for health related issues in their districts. Thom talks to reporter Lee Fang about GOP hypocrisy. Finally, from green jobs to a "wikileaked" cable about U.S. climate negotiations, what will it take to get the U.S. back on the green track. Thom talks to Amy Goodman, Phyllis Cuttino, and Patrick Michaels about the U.S.'s green future.